Date of Birth: July 23, 1936
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Date of Death: July 3, 1993
Biography
Donald Scott Drysdale, known as Don Drysdale, was an American professional baseball player and television sports commentator. Born on July 23, 1936, in Van Nuys, California, Drysdale became one of the most dominant pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB) history. He played his entire career for the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers from 1956 to 1969. Drysdale was known for his intimidating presence on the mound, standing 6 feet 6 inches tall and using his fierce fastball to great effect. He was a key figure in the Dodgers’ success during the late 1950s and 1960s, winning three World Series championships in 1959, 1963, and 1965. Drysdale was an All-Star nine times and won the Cy Young Award in 1962. He set a Major League record with 58.2 consecutive scoreless innings pitched in 1968, a record that stood until 1988. After his playing career, Drysdale transitioned to a successful broadcasting career, working for several networks including ABC and NBC. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1984. Don Drysdale passed away on July 3, 1993, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, during a broadcasting assignment for the Dodgers.
5 Interesting Facts about Don Drysdale
1. Don Drysdale was known for his fierce competitive spirit and was not afraid to throw inside pitches to intimidate batters.
2. He was part of one of the most famous pitching duos in baseball history with Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax.
3. Drysdale once held the record for most consecutive scoreless innings pitched (58.2 innings) in 1968.
4. He was a nine-time All-Star and won the Cy Young Award in 1962.
5. After retiring from playing, Drysdale had a successful career as a sports broadcaster and even appeared in several television shows and movies.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Don Drysdale
1. “The pitcher has to find out if the hitter is timid, and if he is timid, he has to remind the hitter he’s timid.”
2. “When I throw a curve that hangs and it goes for a hit, I want to chew up my glove.”
3. “My own little rule was two for one—if one of my teammates got knocked down, then I knocked down two on the other team.”
4. “A torn rotator cuff is a cancer of the shoulder.”
5. “The trick against Drysdale is to hit him before he hits you.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of his career and including his broadcasting roles, Drysdale’s net worth was estimated to be around $2 million.
Children
Don Drysdale had three children: two daughters, Kelly and Darren, and a son, Don Jr.
Relevant Links
1. [Baseball Hall of Fame – Don Drysdale](https://baseballhall.org/hall-of-famers/drysdale-don
2. [MLB – Don Drysdale’s Career Statistics](https://www.mlb.com/player/don-drysdale-113675
4. [SABR Biography Project – Don Drysdale](https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/don-drysdale/
5. [ESPN Classic – Don Drysdale](https://www.espn.com/classic/obit/s/1993/0703/1078417.html
